Tasks and responsibilities:
· conducting preliminary surveys of mineral,
petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Mining Engineers,
Metallurgists, and other mineral scientists and engineers
· preparing and supervising the production of
laboratory reports and scientific papers
· conducting studies of the structure, nature and
formation of the earth's crust and the minerals contained in it
· studying and dating fossils and rock strata to
develop knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and to assess
their commercial applications
· studying the effects of natural events, such as
erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity, on the formation of
the earth's surface and sea beds
· carrying out exploration to determine the resources
present by sampling, examining and analysing geological specimens, rock cores,
cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical
techniques
· conducting surveys of variations in the earth's
gravitational and magnetic fields to determine its physical features
· investigating the propagation of seismic waves to
determine the structure and stability of the earth's mantle and crust
· studying the causes of earthquakes and other stress
states of the earth's crust
· performing laboratory and field studies, and
aerial, ground and drill hole surveys
· Minimum
experience a geologist for 3-5 years.
· Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or
related discipline
· Experience within a mining environment will be
highly regarded